28 Apr 2023

NZ boxer Mea Motu claims IBO bantamweight belt

From Checkpoint, 5:23 pm on 28 April 2023

New Zealand boxer Mea Motu is a world champion.

Motu claimed the IBO super bantamweight world title last night after beating Canadian Tania Walters on the Fight for Life card in Auckland.

The 33-year-old scored a unanimous decision in the 10-round bout.

RNZ sports reporter Jonty Dine talks to Lisa Owen.